STORY BEHIND THE BOOK -- Patricia Park performed standup comedy to research her latest YA novel -- Patricia Park's debut novel was for adults, a sharp-eyed and funny retelling of Jane Eyre from a very modern Korean American perspective. Since then, she's penned three novels for young adults, including her latest, "Ambrosia Lee Drops the Mic," which came out last month.

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BOOKS -- Local bestsellers for the week ended June 14 -- Based on reporting from the independent booksellers of the New England Independent Booksellers Association and IndieBound.

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Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities - Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Bono, Marc Anthony, and Common were all slated to perform at the dedication ceremony.

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Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

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THE RUNDOWN -- Chloe Sevigny honored on Nantucket, 'Love Island USA' in local theaters, and more arts news -- Plus, several locals were named finalists for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize.

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ODIE HENDERSON REVIEW | ★★★1/2 -- Love is love — and also death — in 'Leviticus' -- Adrian Chiarella's unnerving horror film hides a tender queer love story under its scares.

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State Senator invokes Noah Kahan in push for ticket pricing overhaul - A Falmouth lawmaker filed legislation that proposes a cap on ticket resale prices at 110% of their original price.

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Why are there so many Ionesco productions in Boston these days? -- The Romanian playwright, known for his use of the absurd in plays including "Rhinoceros," is experiencing a bit of a renaissance around town.

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Get to know four artists opening for legacy acts this summer -- As you finalize your summer concert plans, look out for Southall, Dauzat St. Marie, Brittney Spencer, and The Hu as they join your favorite rock icons on tour.

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Questlove explores another titan of Black music in Earth, Wind & Fire documentary -- His latest film, "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)," debuts on HBO on June 7 at 9 p.m. and streams on HBO Max.

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'Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery' inspires both nostalgia and a bad taste about the '90s -- The festival clearly meant a lot to the attendees and performers, but the misogyny that greeted it has aged incredibly poorly.

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'Marty, Life Is Short' takes a serious look at comedian Martin Short -- The Netflix documentary features interviews with Short's many collaborators, including Steve Martin, John Mulaney, and the late Catherine O'Hara.

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Over 250 pieces of Smiths memorabilia coming to Worcester for the 40th anniversary of 'The Queen Is Dead'

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Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

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'Matlock' writer sues CBS, claiming hostile environment for Black employees

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Carlo Ginzburg, who told the history of the obscure, dies at 87

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Hundreds gather on the Common to drink 'Scotland's other national beverage'

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'The Death of Robin Hood' ruins a perfectly good legend

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Take it from Lisa Kudrow: Ross was a bad boyfriend on 'Friends'

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Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: 'There's less fear in my heart'

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'I Will Find You': In Netflix's new Boston-set mystery, a Revere dad and a former Globie search for the truth

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JD Vance has a new memoir out. Some Boston booksellers hope customers will buy a different book — with the same name.

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Brookline's rainbow turkey may miss some of Pride Month for damage repairs

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This country has always had culture wars, but 1988 was the year everything broke open

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You can't actually eat at the 'Widow's Bay' restaurant. But these North Shore joints come close.

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'It's like being in a cathedral': Film composer John Williams, who loves Fenway Park, is to be honored there Wednesday

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In its tragic finale, 'Romeo and Juliet' was interrupted by a cat

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Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married

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Abdullah Ibrahim, eminent South African jazz pianist, dies at 91

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Forget Plymouth Rock: 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' is filming in the historic seaside town

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Jane Lynch and Megan Hilty added to Boston Pops July 4 show

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